}}{{tnr}}'''Bing Goei''' was a [[Republican]] write-in candidate for [[Michigan House of Representatives]].

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}}{{tnr}}{{Retired candidate submit info}}'''Bing Goei''' was a [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012]] [[Republican]] write-in candidate for [[Michigan House of Representatives]] District 76, who continued to run as an unaffiliated write-in after losing the primary election.

*Excerpt:"It is not okay that Grand Rapids has a population where 22% of people are considered illiterate. This is a hindrance to achieving quality of life for everyone."

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'''Poverty'''

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*Excerpt:"Having 25% of children living in poverty levels is immoral and will continue to perpetuate the social ills of our community. Children did not choose to enter into a life of poverty and we need to support them in breaking that cycle of poverty."

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'''Diversity'''

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*Excerpt:"Communities are enriched through embracing the beauty of God’s diverse family. Bing has championed diversity his whole life, both as a social need and as a key to government, business and organizational effectiveness."

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'''Pro-life'''

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*Excerpt:"As a father of five and a grandfather of 12, Bing values life and is very pro-family."

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'''Education'''

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*Excerpt:"Education is a right of every child in Michigan. Every child is entitled to a first-class education. Parents should be able to choose how that education is delivered."

Goei launched a write in campaign in 2012 to challenge embattled Rep. [[Roy Schmidt]], but was defeated in the primary election.<ref>[http://www.freep.com/article/20120807/NEWS15/120808001/Grand-Rapids-state-rep-party-switching-furor-trails-GOP-primary ''Freep.com'' "Grand Rapids state rep in party-switching furor wins GOP primary," Accessed August 16, 2012]</ref> Goei is continuing to campaign as a write-in candidate in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.

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Goei launched a write in campaign in 2012 to challenge embattled Rep. [[Roy Schmidt]], but was defeated in the primary election.<ref>[http://www.freep.com/article/20120807/NEWS15/120808001/Grand-Rapids-state-rep-party-switching-furor-trails-GOP-primary ''Freep.com'' "Grand Rapids state rep in party-switching furor wins GOP primary," Accessed August 16, 2012]</ref> Goei continued to campaign as a write-in candidate but was defeated by [[Winnie Brinks]] (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

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{{Election box 2012

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|Chamber = Michigan House of Representatives, District 76, General Election

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|party1 = Democratic

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|party2 = Republican

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|party3 = Republican

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|party4 = Libertarian

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|party5 = Independent

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|party6 = Independent

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|winner1 = Winnie Brinks

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|Inc2 = Y

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|candidate2 = Roy Schmidt

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|candidate3 = Bing Goei

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|candidate4 = Patricia Steinport

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|candidate5 = William Mohr

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|candidate6 = Keith Allard

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|votes1 = 23530

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|votes2 = 12337

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|votes3 = 5484

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|votes4 = 1085

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|votes5 = 1362

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|votes6 = 1398

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Issues

Campaign themes

Excerpt:"It is not okay that Grand Rapids has a population where 22% of people are considered illiterate. This is a hindrance to achieving quality of life for everyone."

Poverty

Excerpt:"Having 25% of children living in poverty levels is immoral and will continue to perpetuate the social ills of our community. Children did not choose to enter into a life of poverty and we need to support them in breaking that cycle of poverty."

Diversity

Excerpt:"Communities are enriched through embracing the beauty of God’s diverse family. Bing has championed diversity his whole life, both as a social need and as a key to government, business and organizational effectiveness."

Pro-life

Excerpt:"As a father of five and a grandfather of 12, Bing values life and is very pro-family."

Education

Excerpt:"Education is a right of every child in Michigan. Every child is entitled to a first-class education. Parents should be able to choose how that education is delivered."

Elections

2012

Goei launched a write in campaign in 2012 to challenge embattled Rep. Roy Schmidt, but was defeated in the primary election.[2] Goei continued to campaign as a write-in candidate but was defeated by Winnie Brinks (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 76, General Election, 2012

Party

Candidate

Vote %

Votes

Democratic

Winnie Brinks

52.1%

23,530

Republican

Roy Schmidt Incumbent

27.3%

12,337

Republican

Bing Goei

12.1%

5,484

Libertarian

Patricia Steinport

2.4%

1,085

Independent

William Mohr

3%

1,362

Independent

Keith Allard

3.1%

1,398

Total Votes

45,196

2010

Goei is the Republican candidate who ran for election to the District 75 Seat in 2010. He defeated Jordan Bush in the August 3 Republican primary. He was defeated by Brandon Dillon (D) in the general election on November 2, 2010.

Michigan House of Representatives, District 75 General election (2010)